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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.68, 15.99 and 8.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.68, 15.99 and 8.67 is: 12.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.68 : 15.99 = 8.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.68/15.99 = 8.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.68x = 15.99 × 8.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.68x = 138.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.63/10.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.98

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